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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,148 cc

LS10 EXJMOT history

LS10 EXJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 236,126 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

LS10 EXJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
236,126 km
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
14,150 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS10 EXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS10 EXJ was last recorded at 236,126 km on 27 Apr 2026, 161 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,965 km · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
161 km
Average per year
14,150 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,126 km
  • 2025 – 224,834 km
  • 2024 – 212,167 km
  • 2023 – 202,435 km
  • 2022 – 186,180 km
  • 2021 – 166,820 km
  • 2020 – 150,083 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,126 km
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower utmost front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,126 km (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    236,126 km
    Test number
    731931465243
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail235,965 km (+11,131)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,965 km
    Test number
    907602303141
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass224,834 km (+12,667)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    224,834 km
    Test number
    433067858448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass212,167 km (+937)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    212,167 km
    Test number
    999634545440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail211,230 km (+8,795)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,230 km
    Test number
    312228531003
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass202,435 km (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    202,435 km
    Test number
    632847153094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower utmost front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail202,426 km (+16,246)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,426 km
    Test number
    649047465706
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower utmost front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass186,180 km (+19,360)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    186,180 km
    Test number
    972868995311
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm that the spring rests upon, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under tray has evidence of oil, however the view is obstructed by undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass166,820 km (+16,737)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    166,820 km
    Test number
    340527765214
    • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources In the place of the reg plate lamp there is a reversing camera (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass150,083 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    150,083 km
    Test number
    657281757613
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass79,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,866 miles
    Test number
    237419812966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,866 miles (+1,432)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,866 miles
    Test number
    904405102126
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
  13. Pass78,434 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,434 miles
    Test number
    154931308400
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
  14. Fail78,409 miles (+4,940)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    902397230890
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
  15. Pass73,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,469 miles
    Test number
    683387807477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear deep cracking to tyre inner wall
  16. Fail73,469 miles (+4,678)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,469 miles
    Test number
    777048112294
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear deep cracking to tyre inner wall
  17. Pass68,791 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,791 miles
    Test number
    105177795105
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail68,791 miles (+7,881)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,791 miles
    Test number
    768976095104
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass60,910 miles (+14,510)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,910 miles
    Test number
    199366334099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,400 miles
    Test number
    156304543058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,400 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,400 miles
    Test number
    446384443008
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LS10 EXJ

Does LS10 EXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS10 EXJ is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS10 EXJ?
The MOT on LS10 EXJ is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS10 EXJ done?
LS10 EXJ was recorded at 236,126 km at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 14,150 km a year.
Has LS10 EXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS10 EXJ has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS10 EXJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS10 EXJ find?
LS10 EXJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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